Beyond the Carton: The Contribution of Dairy Foods to Nutritious Diets and School Meals

Dairy milk and foods are nutritional powerhouses, fueling growth and supporting health throughout the human lifespan. You might even say that milk “Does a body good!” As the body of science continues to show the potential role of nutrient-dense dairy foods—specifically milk, cheese and yogurt at all fat levels—in a healthy diet, what remains constant is that these nutrient-rich dairy foods deliver high-quality nutrition to Americans at each stage of life...